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[[Image:Intimidate riichi.png|thumb|right|250px|[http://tenhou.net/0/?log=2016081218gm-0029-0000-bcaa7251&tw=1&ts=14 Riichi called] to apply pressure onto the other players, with relatively low scoring differentials.]] | |||
By declaring riichi, the player exerts pressure on the other players, as hands that are not yet in tenpai will be in a significant disadvantage when trying to contest another hand that is already in tenpai. As such, declaring riichi can easily intimidate other players into defending instead of attempting to win the hand, and even if they attempt to contest it, they may end up becoming more cautious and becoming less offensive in general. Of course, this is not guaranteed to work, especially if the point standings force some other players to take on offense at all costs. However, the advantage of having an early tenpai hand is high enough to offset this in general. | By declaring riichi, the player exerts pressure on the other players, as hands that are not yet in tenpai will be in a significant disadvantage when trying to contest another hand that is already in tenpai. As such, declaring riichi can easily intimidate other players into defending instead of attempting to win the hand, and even if they attempt to contest it, they may end up becoming more cautious and becoming less offensive in general. Of course, this is not guaranteed to work, especially if the point standings force some other players to take on offense at all costs. However, the advantage of having an early tenpai hand is high enough to offset this in general. | ||